Grim... wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Could you just use it as a digital picture frame then?
Cause I haven’t seen a decent one of those that’s under a ton.
Cause I haven’t seen a decent one of those that’s under a ton.
Yes, it's a very good one.
If you were scared of Teh Privacys you could just mute the mic all the time, too.
It’s arrived! Time to piss around with stuff.
Nice bit of kit this. It’s juuuust a wee bit small for a digital frame but for the cost you can’t complain plus, apparently, it does other stuff. It certainly has a nice screen for the clock.
Sort your sodding menus out Google. Trying to adjust the home screen to google photos was a fucking nightmare. I had to google how to do it, FFS.
Satsuma wrote:
Sort your sodding menus out Google. Trying to adjust the home screen to google photos was a fucking nightmare. I had to google how to do it, FFS.
Sat: "Goddamnit Google, where's the manual?"
Google: "Check our website. It's everything's manual"
This thing is pretty freaking aces. Just a shame it doesn’t have a battery cause I’d love to just stick it on my living room table.
Oh and it doesn’t play with Apple Music either. Tch. Even Alexa does that.
If anyone didn't pick it up last time, Peggle 2 is £1.99 again in the Xbox store.
Amazon's Rent or Buy Advent Calendar deals might be worth keeping an eye on. It's an odd mix of offers though - at the moment most seasons of Big Bang Theory are £4.99 and Warcraft is £2.99 but there's also some godawful sounding Christmas films in there too like 'A Nanny For Christmas' starring Dean Cain and various 'dogs saving christmas' type guff.
If the 'highlights' of a deal are Big Bang Theory and the Warcraft movie then I'm not sure anyone needs to be keeping an eye on it.
Bamba wrote:
If the 'highlights' of a deal are Big Bang Theory and the Warcraft movie then I'm not sure anyone needs to be keeping an eye on it.
Someone must like that stuff somewhere.
Also on Amazon, Spaceballs is £2.99
“Nintendo” is having a “sale” which “starts” on “Thursday”.
Expect no good deals. I’m going to wait to see if I can get a quid off Donut County though.
Expect no good deals. I’m going to wait to see if I can get a quid off Donut County though.
Oh hey, that's when I plan to buy a Switch.
The Epic Store has a £10 voucher you can grab "to use on eligible games of £14.99 or above". I'm not sure what counts as eligible but two of the games I'm interested in, which are already in sale, were eligible so that took the price from the original 25 down to 5; so bargains to be had I'd say. That was Close to the Sun btw. And they'll give you another one if you spend the first one so you could chain this if there's enough stuff you're interested in.
Oh, and they're doing 12 days of free games starting with Into The Breach today.
Oh, and they're doing 12 days of free games starting with Into The Breach today.
Bamba wrote:
The Epic Store has a £10 voucher you can grab "to use on eligible games of £14.99 or above". I'm not sure what counts as eligible but two of the games I'm interested in, which are already in sale, were eligible so that took the price from the original 25 down to 5; so bargains to be had I'd say. That was Close to the Sun btw. And they'll give you another one if you spend the first one so you could chain this if there's enough stuff you're interested in.
Oh, and they're doing 12 days of free games starting with Into The Breach today.
Oh, and they're doing 12 days of free games starting with Into The Breach today.
And into the breach is fucking ace.
Could be one for Sat also, if you count finishing the campaign once.
Was trying to figure out how to get the Epic Game Store "Spend £15 or more" coupon to work on a purchase of two games that come to a total of over £15 and realised that they still don't have a shopping cart.
Games that were over £15, but have been discounted as part of the sale, would actually be cheaper if they had not been included in the sale. Superliminal was £15.99, so would be £5.99 with the £10 off coupon, but it does not qualify for the discount because it's now £12.79.
Similarly, games like John Wick Hex, What The Golf?, Ghostbusters Remastered, Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, Manifold Garden, Yaga, Falcon Age, Kine, Cardpocalypse, Afterparty, The Sojourn, Readyset Heroes and more are *more* expensive because they've been discounted.
Afterparty *does* qualify for the coupon in the USA, but not in the UK. What on earth are Epic thinking.
Doesn't seem like it was something that was deliberate by any of these developers or publishers, and which games will qualify for the coupon will depend on regional pricing etc. Just seems like Epic not knowing how to organise a sale.
The correct way to do this kind of promotion would be to have it as a percentage discount when spending over "X" in local currency, and implement a shopping cart. Wouldn't require devs to navigate many different regional prices to tweak things for coupon eligibility.
Games that were over £15, but have been discounted as part of the sale, would actually be cheaper if they had not been included in the sale. Superliminal was £15.99, so would be £5.99 with the £10 off coupon, but it does not qualify for the discount because it's now £12.79.
Similarly, games like John Wick Hex, What The Golf?, Ghostbusters Remastered, Heavy Rain, Beyond: Two Souls, Manifold Garden, Yaga, Falcon Age, Kine, Cardpocalypse, Afterparty, The Sojourn, Readyset Heroes and more are *more* expensive because they've been discounted.
Afterparty *does* qualify for the coupon in the USA, but not in the UK. What on earth are Epic thinking.
Doesn't seem like it was something that was deliberate by any of these developers or publishers, and which games will qualify for the coupon will depend on regional pricing etc. Just seems like Epic not knowing how to organise a sale.
The correct way to do this kind of promotion would be to have it as a percentage discount when spending over "X" in local currency, and implement a shopping cart. Wouldn't require devs to navigate many different regional prices to tweak things for coupon eligibility.
Satsuma wrote:
“Nintendo” is having a “sale” which “starts” on “Thursday”.
Expect no good deals. I’m going to wait to see if I can get a quid off Donut County though.
Expect no good deals. I’m going to wait to see if I can get a quid off Donut County though.
You lying cunt.
The free* game on the Epic store today is Into the Breach, which is fucking superb.
https://www.polygon.com/deals/2019/12/1 ... 12-days-pc
* piss off
https://www.polygon.com/deals/2019/12/1 ... 12-days-pc
* piss off
It is good, but I stopped ayinh it when I accidentally walked my amazing unit into a chasm.
Satsuma wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
“Nintendo” is having a “sale” which “starts” on “Thursday”.
Expect no good deals. I’m going to wait to see if I can get a quid off Donut County though.
Expect no good deals. I’m going to wait to see if I can get a quid off Donut County though.
You lying cunt.
It was a day late. So sorry.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.euro ... s-now-live
Satsuma wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
Satsuma wrote:
“Nintendo” is having a “sale” which “starts” on “Thursday”.
Expect no good deals. I’m going to wait to see if I can get a quid off Donut County though.
Expect no good deals. I’m going to wait to see if I can get a quid off Donut County though.
You lying cunt.
It was a day late. So sorry.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.euro ... s-now-live
Actually turns out it wasn’t. I did look on the first day of the sale and thought that the “deals” were just regular crap everyday “deals” but it turns out that this was the “special Christmas sale” where you’ll get “80% off” a game you’ve never heard of and don’t want. Best you’ll get is £11 for Mario vs Rabbids. People have enjoyed that game, so I’ve heard. I don’t want it, mind. I wanted that River City Girls which was down from £32 to £18 but it still seems a bit expensive for a side scrolling beat em up. You could get Mother Russia Bleeds for £3. Just sayin
Hah Donut County is a fiver! Sold.
Ok, there’s one deal.
Ok, there’s one deal.
Satsuma wrote:
Best you’ll get is £11 for Mario vs Rabbids.
Thats a stunning deal. On it as soon as I get home instating his to work an Such.
Sat, Panty Party is just £9.16 at the moment. Thought you’d want to know.
Grim... wrote:
On it as soon as I get home instating his to work an Such.
The inference if complicated nits autocorrect players tithes yourself
A few of the Ninty games are down to just about £30 (£31-33-ish) on the eshop. Mario Kart, the tennis one, splatoon 2, Mario party and Yoshis Crafted World which absolutely no one ever talks about. It was crap, apparently.
That Dragons Quest XI is £33 and hasn’t been out long.
That Dragons Quest XI is £33 and hasn’t been out long.
Tempted by Mario Aces but I’ll probably pass this time.
Splatoon 2 is well worth it. I’d be happy playing some multiplayer if anyone fancies it.
Splatoon 2 is well worth it. I’d be happy playing some multiplayer if anyone fancies it.
The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable are £2.99 each on either the Google Play Store or Amazon Prime Video at the mo.
For all the crafty people out there :
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/get- ... rams-books
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/get- ... rams-books
Quote:
Humble Book Bundle: Get Crafty: Knitting, Sewing & Crafting by ABRAMS
We’re getting crafty with our latest bundle of ebooks! Whether you’re looking to knit, weave, sew, decorate, repurpose, embroider, garden, or restore, this bundle is packed to the brim with crafts to keep you busy all year long.
Pay $1 (about £0.76) or more to also unlock!
You Can Knit That - Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters
Tiny World of Terrariums
The New Bohemians Handbook - Come Home to Good Vibes
Lena Corwin's Made by Hand - A Collection of Projects to Print, Sew, Weave, Dye, Knit, or Otherwise Create
Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary - More than 150 stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth, and in the round
The Big-Ass Book of Home Decor
Pay $8 (about £6.10) or more to also unlock!
Make Ink - A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking
The Repurposed Library
Rebecca Ringquist's Embroidery Workshops - A Bend-the-Rules Primer
Hoop Dreams - Modern Hand Embroidery
Magpies, Homebodies, and Nomads - A Modern Knitter's Guide to Discovering and Exploring Style
The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary - 150 new stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth & in the round
Pay $15 (about £11.45) or more to also unlock!
Handmade for the Garden - 72 Ingenious Ways to Enhance Your Outdoor Space with DIY Tools, Pots, Embellishments, and More
Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary - 125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways
Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook - A Breakthrough Guide to Knitting with Cables and Designing Your Own
Japanese Stitches Unraveled - 160+ Stitch Patterns to Knit Top Down, Bottom Up, Back and Forth, and In the Round
The Geometry of Hand-Sewing - A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making
The Year of Knots - Modern Projects, Inspiration, and Creative Reinvention
The Spoonflower Handbook
Rescue, Restore, Redecorate - Amy Howard's Guide to Refinishing Furniture and Accessories
We’re getting crafty with our latest bundle of ebooks! Whether you’re looking to knit, weave, sew, decorate, repurpose, embroider, garden, or restore, this bundle is packed to the brim with crafts to keep you busy all year long.
Pay $1 (about £0.76) or more to also unlock!
You Can Knit That - Foolproof Instructions for Fabulous Sweaters
Tiny World of Terrariums
The New Bohemians Handbook - Come Home to Good Vibes
Lena Corwin's Made by Hand - A Collection of Projects to Print, Sew, Weave, Dye, Knit, or Otherwise Create
Up, Down, All-Around Stitch Dictionary - More than 150 stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth, and in the round
The Big-Ass Book of Home Decor
Pay $8 (about £6.10) or more to also unlock!
Make Ink - A Forager's Guide to Natural Inkmaking
The Repurposed Library
Rebecca Ringquist's Embroidery Workshops - A Bend-the-Rules Primer
Hoop Dreams - Modern Hand Embroidery
Magpies, Homebodies, and Nomads - A Modern Knitter's Guide to Discovering and Exploring Style
The Knitting All Around Stitch Dictionary - 150 new stitch patterns to knit top down, bottom up, back and forth & in the round
Pay $15 (about £11.45) or more to also unlock!
Handmade for the Garden - 72 Ingenious Ways to Enhance Your Outdoor Space with DIY Tools, Pots, Embellishments, and More
Crochet Every Way Stitch Dictionary - 125 Essential Stitches to Crochet in Three Ways
Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook - A Breakthrough Guide to Knitting with Cables and Designing Your Own
Japanese Stitches Unraveled - 160+ Stitch Patterns to Knit Top Down, Bottom Up, Back and Forth, and In the Round
The Geometry of Hand-Sewing - A Romance in Stitches and Embroidery from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making
The Year of Knots - Modern Projects, Inspiration, and Creative Reinvention
The Spoonflower Handbook
Rescue, Restore, Redecorate - Amy Howard's Guide to Refinishing Furniture and Accessories
I'm yoinking that, it'll go well with my last collection of craft books that I never read.
Some really odd discounts for some indie games on PS4 this afternoon
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/defunc ... us-3390340
Basically you can get Defunct / Real Farm / Shiny for a grand total of 58 pence
No idea if any of them are any good - metacritic doesnt have full ratings for them but
Defunct - one middling review
Shiny a few around the 60 mark (its 59 on PC)
Real farm - a clone of a better game 3 reviews at 30 / 40 / 50
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/defunc ... us-3390340
Basically you can get Defunct / Real Farm / Shiny for a grand total of 58 pence
No idea if any of them are any good - metacritic doesnt have full ratings for them but
Defunct - one middling review
Shiny a few around the 60 mark (its 59 on PC)
Real farm - a clone of a better game 3 reviews at 30 / 40 / 50
Mega Movie Week has some decent stuff in it. It's on various platforms, but here's a link to Amazon's page on it.
Humble Bundle has tales of Warhammer as a bundle just now
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/mult ... rary-books
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/mult ... rary-books
Original Red Dead Redemption is £8.24 on the Marketplace
Amazon are currently doing an official XBone controller plus the dongle required to make it wireless for the PC for £35 all in. Given that the controller alone is usually hovering around the £50 mark that seems like a good deal. Note though that it's not in stock right now so won't arrive until next month sometimes, but a good deal if you don't need a new pad right this second.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078Y36QFJ
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B078Y36QFJ
Bamba wrote:
the dongle required to make it wireless for the PC
Note that this depends a little bit; the later revisions of the pad can use Bluetooth rather than the proprietary dongle, with some caveats (the latency is slightly worse, it can’t get firmware updates, and the headphone jack isn’t supported.)
I use the dongle and it’s great. I did get mine free with my Rift though.
I also use the dongle, and a had a shitty time of it with my Bluetooth adapter - but said adapter did cost £3, so that’s not terribly meaningful.
Mr Chonks wrote:
I use the dongle and it’s great. I did get mine free with my Rift though.
I sometimes use the dingle and it's fine. I did get mine free from drunk past me though.
Doctor Glyndwr wrote:
I also use the dongle, and a had a shitty time of it with my Bluetooth adapter - but said adapter did cost £3, so that’s not terribly meaningful.
That's only a R0.01 dongle.
*extremely limited audience klaxon*
Cras wrote:
That's only a R0.01 dongle.
*extremely limited audience klaxon*
*extremely limited audience klaxon*
I envy the people who are not in the audience
Mr Dave wrote:
I sometimes use the dingle and it's fine.
Title
Really good bundle if you dont have some of these already
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/killer ... al-3408401
£3.69 for
Games In The Bundle
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Atari Vault
SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
The Surge
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/killer ... al-3408401
£3.69 for
Games In The Bundle
Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
Atari Vault
SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION
The Surge
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
Wonder Boy is worth that price.
For people who like owning things, Arrow are having a flash sale. Loads of goodies like The Thing, The Stuff, Lifeforce and loads more for £7.50. Indulged in Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Horror Express, and the early Cronenberg set. luvloi.
The Witcher 3 : Wild Hunt : GOTY : PC Edition : GoG Client : HB Variant, is just over a tenner on humble bundle for the next week. Cheapest i've seen it since the show came out.